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Stirring it up in the Marketplace kitchen

Most Occidental students are still in bed when the first shift of Marketplace staff report to the kitchen, where they labor throughout the morning...

LA Sustainability Plan aims too low

Author: Greg Feiner Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti announced the city's first Sustainable City Plan two weeks ago. According to a press release from the mayor's...

LMU defeats Oxy in rivalry match

Author: Margaret Su April 24 marked the 50th annual Occidental-Loyola Marymount rugby game. Although the Tigers were not victorious this year, it was nevertheless a valuable...

China’s Economy: Due for Reform

Author: William Pottenger In my opinion, China's economy is one of the most obvious explanations for recent market volatility. Like many developed and emerging economies (e.g....

Josh Throckmorton (first-year, undeclared)

Author:  Dear Editor,Dean needs to check his facts. In his article about the National League playoff matchups, he cited Dodgers' benchwarmer Jeff Kent as one...

Snoop Dogg to Headline Big Budget Springfest

Author: Sam Byrne With this year's Springfest fast approaching, Occidental students are excited to welcome one of the most well-known contemporary musicians to campus. This Saturday,...

A Little Slice of Tokyo Culver City

Author: Nora Feichtmeir There is a place in Culver City where decapitated dolls hang on strings from the ceiling, constantly swaying under blazing lights. Ceramics with...

Anna DeNeui (senior, Biology)

Author:  Thank you so much for providing an additional opportunity for Oxy students to further exercise their single most valuable liberal arts-developed skills: verbosity. That...

Occidental’s Second Annual Munch Off Hits Quad

Author:  Mid-Week Munch Off Occidental Students competed in the 2nd Annual Eating Competition organized by Nick Lee (sophomore) and Noah Goldsmith (sophomore). The competition comprised...

Sex Education the Mary Roach Way

Author: Sommer Hamilton People our age must be too busy bonking to read about author Mary Roach's latest publication-at least that's the impression the audience demographic...

Women’s Water Polo Undefeated in SCIAC Play

Author: The Occidental Weekly - Sports Staff Last Saturday, the women defeated La Verne 16-5, solidifying a three-game winning streak to kick off SCIAC play. After...

Black Keys Play Big Band Blues

Author: Claire Diggins The amount of noise two young men, Patrick Carney and Dan Auerbach of the American blues-rock band The Black Keys, can make with...